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escuela secundaria
/esˈkwela sekunˈdaɾja/
high school
Asistí a la escuela secundaria en mi ciudad natal.
I attended high school in my hometown.
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A secondary educational institution typically for students aged 12 to 18, following primary school and preceding higher education.
La escuela secundaria en España suele durar cuatro años.
Secondary school in Spain usually lasts four years.
In some Spanish-speaking countries, 'escuela secundaria' may refer to middle school (ages 11-14) or high school (ages 14-18), depending on the educational system.
Collocations
asistir a la escuela secundariato attend high schoolgraduarse de la escuela secundariato graduate from high school
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Regional Variations
The term 'escuela secundaria' may refer to middle school or high school depending on the country. For example, in Mexico, it refers to middle school (ages 12-15), while in Argentina, it refers to high school (ages 13-18).
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Formal vs. Informal
Use 'escuela secundaria' in formal contexts. In informal speech, 'secundaria' or 'bachi' (short for 'bachillerato') may be used.
Word Origin
From 'escuela' (school) + 'secundaria' (secondary), referring to the second stage of formal education after primary school.
Usage Notes
In some Latin American countries, 'secundaria' is used interchangeably with 'escuela secundaria'. In Spain, 'bachillerato' is the term for the final years of secondary education.
Word Breakdown
escuela
school
rootsecundaria
secondary
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